Cortland, New York
Cortland: city in New York, USA
About
Cortland is a city located in the county of Cortland in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 19,204 and a population density of 1,894 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 18,455 inhabitants.
The city was created 235 years ago in 1790.
Quick Facts about Cortland
| Population | 18,455 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New York (United States) |
| County | Cortland County |
| Different from | Cortlandt |
| Postal code | 13045 |
| Phone Area Codes | 607 |
| Area | 10.14 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.6012,-76.1805 |
| Altitude | 1,129 feet / 344 meters |
| Capital city | Cortland is capital of Cortland County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1791 (235 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:29:08 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 1,821 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.06% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 57℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
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Geography
Cortland is located at 42°36'4"N 76°10'50"W (42.6011800, -76.1804800).
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Weather
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
2 mph S
Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 2 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Cortland decreased by 4.06% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 18,740 | - | project management estimation |
| 2010 | 19,204 | 2.42% | census |
| 2011 | 19,298 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,096 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,159 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,048 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,862 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,762 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,717 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,657 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,670 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,455 | -1.16% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,697 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,153 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -5.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,432 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,176 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 22.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.9% |
| White only, percent : | 96.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 95.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 908 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.6% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 4,611 |
Cortland zip code is 13045.
County name: Cortland, County
fips: 36023
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 4,611 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $133,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,023 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $325 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $559 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,762 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.31 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 74.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 64.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 17.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,457 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 8,631 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 50,089 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,557 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,569 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,226 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.3% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 128 |
| 2019 total employment : | 976 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 32,594 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 2.3% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 595 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 547 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 285 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 165 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 532 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 115 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 351 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 17.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 526.98 |
Best Things to Do in Cortland
1Shipwreck Amusements
Rating: 4.5 (417)
759 NY-13, Cortland, NY 13045, United States View details
Phone: +16077588585 | Website available
2Suggett Park
Rating: 4.5 (280)
108 Homer Ave, Cortland, NY 13045, United States View details
Phone: +16077566521 | Website available
3Lime Hollow Nature Center
Rating: 4.7 (216)
338 McLean Rd, Cortland, NY 13045, United States View details
Phone: +16076624632 | Website available
4The Adventure Center
Rating: 4.6 (169)
1856 NY-392, Cortland, NY 13045, United States View details
Phone: +18663763907 | Website available
5Cortland County Historical Society
Rating: 4.4 (22)
25 Homer Ave, Cortland, NY 13045, United States View details
Phone: +16077566071 | Website available
Where to Eat in Cortland
1Greek Peak Mountain Resort
Rating: 4.4 (1161)
2000 NY-392, Cortland, NY 13045, United States View details
Phone: +16072188714 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Cortland
1Virgil Town Hall
Rating: 5 (1)
1176 Church St, Cortland, NY 13045 View details
Phone: +16078356174 | Website available
People born in Cortland (37)
People born in Cortland, including former senator Gideon C. Moody, judge Alton B. Parker, mathematician David Eugene Smith, .
More notable people
- Mark Nauseef (musician) he was born in 11/06/1953
- Robert Fay Rockwell (American politician) he was born in 11/02/1886
- Craig Gruber (American musician) he was born in 22/06/1951
- Micky Lee Soule (American musician) he was born in 06/06/1946
- Charles Holland Duell (United States Commissioner of Patents and United States federal judge) he was born in 13/04/1850
- David Nasaw (American historian) he was born in 18/07/1945
- Dennis Mepham (American soccer player) he was born in 28/01/1958
- Edward B. Thomas (American judge) he was born in 04/08/1848
- Eric Soderholm (American baseball player) he was born in 24/09/1948
- Gary L. Sharpe (American judge) he was born in 01/01/1947
- George W. Conable (American architect) he was born in 04/10/1866
- J. Austin Ranney (American political scientist) he was born in 23/09/1920
- Jim Mahady (professional baseball player) he was born in 22/04/1901
- Todd Jackson (American ice hockey player) he was born in 10/04/1981
- Robert J. Serling (American writer) he was born in 28/03/1918
- Sime Silverman (American journalist and newspaper publisher) he was born in 19/05/1873
- William Xavier Ninde (American clergyman) he was born in 21/06/1832
- Scott E. Anderson (Visual Effects Artist) he was born in 01/04/1964
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Cortland, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 196149 | SUNY Cortland | Cortland (NY) | 13045-0900 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Cortland, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYF | Empire Expo Center | 581 State Fair Blvd | RAIL |
| SYR | William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center | 131 Alliance Bank Parkway | RAIL |
| ROM | Rome station | 6599 Martin Street | RAIL |
| UCA | Union Station | 321 Main St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Cortland.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cortland Post Office | Cortland (NY) | 13045 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Cortland, Ohio city in Ohio with a population of 6,741 people.
- Cortland, Illinois township in DeKalb County, Illinois with a population of 4,393 people.
- Cortland, Nebraska city in Gage County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 478 people.
Other cities in Cortland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cortland County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Homer | 3,082 | Village in New York |
| Munsons Corners | 2,728 | Census designated place |
| Virgil | 2,363 | Town in New York, USA |
| Preble | 1,287 | City in Cortland County, New York, United States of America |
| Scott | 1,117 | Town in New York, United States |
| Solon | 1,078 | Town in New York, United States |
| Truxton | 1,056 | Town in Cortland County, New York |
| Cincinnatus | 998 | City in Cortland County, New York, United States of America |
| Willet | 992 | Human settlement in Cortland County, New York, United States of America |
| Marathon | 981 | Human settlement in Cortland County, New York, United States of America |
| McGraw | 968 | Village in New York |
| Cuyler | 909 | Town in New York, USA |
| Harford | 907 | Human settlement in Cortland County, New York, United States of America |
| Georgetown | 819 | City in Madison County, New York, United States of America |
| Lapeer | 722 | Human settlement in Cortland County, New York, United States of America |
| Taylor | 488 | Town in New York, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Cortland distances to largest New York cities